Our take
There’s nothing wrong with the execution here, it’s clean and does what it promises. But it’s hard to get excited about a feature-app whose whole pitch is ‘we noticed a trend too.‘
About Instants, an Instagram app
Introducing Instants, a new app from Instagram. Share everyday moments — not just the highlights.
-Real life, real quick. Jump straight to the camera and share with a tap — no edits, no overthinking.
-Here and now. Instants can’t be viewed again once they’re gone.
-Use either app. Share and view instants from here or Instagram.
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Verdict: A competent BeReal clone that only works because it's riding on Instagram's existing audience.
Additional information
- Developer
- Updated on
- Jul 14, 2026
- Version
- 437.0.0.0.19
- Downloads
- 1,000,000+
- Content rating
- Teen
- Requires Android
- 9
- Released on
- May 7, 2026
- Category
- Social
- Offered by
- Free (with ads / in-app items)
